Deposit Shield

Rental move-in and move-out photo evidence, built for tenants. Your evidence, on your phone, no account.

Download on the App Store iPhone. Free to start. No sign-up required.

Protect your deposit with proof, not memory

Deposit Shield walks you room by room through a proper inspection, then locks each photo with a timestamp, GPS location and a tamper-evident SHA-256 hash. When you move out, it re-shoots the exact same angles and pairs before and after into a clean PDF. Everything stays on your device.

1

Add your property

Set up your rental in seconds. No account, no email, nothing to sign into.

2

Follow the shot list

Guided prompts for walls, floors, ceilings, windows, under sinks, inside appliances, meter readings, keys count and smoke alarms. Rate each item Good, Fair, Poor or Damaged and add notes.

3

Capture verified photos

Every photo is stamped with date, time and location, then sealed with a hash so it cannot be quietly altered later.

4

Export your evidence

Generate a clean PDF report with a signature line and a hash integrity page you can hand to your landlord or a deposit scheme.

The move-out ghost-overlay camera

This is the feature that wins disputes. On move-out day, the camera shows a faint ghost of your original move-in photo right on screen, so you line up the exact same angle. Deposit Shield then auto-pairs the two shots into side-by-side comparison pages in your PDF. Fair wear and tear looks like fair wear and tear. Real damage that was already there is obvious.

Move in
Original photo of the kitchen wall, captured on day one with timestamp, GPS and hash.
Move out
Re-shot from the same angle using the ghost overlay, paired automatically for a clear side-by-side.

Why evidence matters

Deposit disputes usually come down to who can prove the condition of the property. Most tenants have nothing. You will.

51.6%

of US renters take no move-in photos at all, leaving their deposit on trust alone.

80 to 90%

of UK tenants win their deposit disputes when they bring clear evidence.

~1,195 GBP

average UK deposit at stake in a single tenancy.

The deposit dispute kit

When a landlord holds back your money, Deposit Shield gives you a full response, not just photos.

Dispute letter generator

Jurisdiction-aware letters that reference the right deadlines: US state return windows, the UK 10-day rule for TDS, DPS and mydeposits, plus Germany and Denmark.

Deadline reminders

Know exactly when your landlord or scheme must respond, and get reminded before the clock runs out.

Video walkthrough

Record a continuous video tour alongside your stills for an extra layer of proof.

Evidence report PDF

A clean, organised report with a signature line and a hash integrity page that proves nothing was tampered with.

Pricing

Start free. Unlock the full kit once, forever, or subscribe if you prefer. You choose.

Free

$0

Everything you need to document one move-in.

  • 1 property
  • Guided move-in inspection
  • Unlimited photos with timestamps, GPS and hashes
  • Watermarked PDF preview
  • Move-in deadline reminder

Subscriptions

$19.99 / year

Or $3.99 / week with a 3-day free trial.

  • All Premium features listed under Lifetime
  • Annual plan billed yearly
  • Weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial, then $3.99 per week
  • Cancel anytime in your Apple account settings

Premium is lifetime-led: the one-time $16.99 unlock is the recommended way to buy. Subscriptions are optional. Prices shown in US dollars and may vary by territory. See our Terms for full subscription details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to create an account?

No. Deposit Shield has no account and no login. You open the app and start documenting. Your evidence lives on your device, not on our servers.

Where are my photos stored?

On your phone. If you turn on iCloud backup, they are stored in your own iCloud under your Apple ID. We never collect or receive your photos, notes or location. See our Privacy Policy.

How does the tamper-evident hash work?

Each photo is fingerprinted with a SHA-256 hash at the moment of capture. If a file is altered afterwards, its hash no longer matches, which makes edited evidence easy to spot. Your PDF report includes a hash integrity page.

Which countries does the dispute kit cover?

The dispute letter generator covers US state deadlines, the UK schemes TDS, DPS and mydeposits with their 10-day rule, plus Germany and Denmark.

Is location tracking involved?

Location is used only to stamp your evidence photos, and it never leaves your device. There is no tracking and no analytics. Camera and location permissions are optional.

What is the difference between the lifetime unlock and the subscriptions?

They unlock the same Premium features. The lifetime unlock is a single non-consumable purchase you own forever. The annual and weekly plans are auto-renewing subscriptions if you prefer to pay over time.